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§81b Continuation of contracts with attorneys containing limitation of time where suits have been filed

Title 25 › Chapter CHAPTER 3— - AGREEMENTS WITH INDIANS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - CONTRACTS WITH INDIANS › § 81b

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Allows contracts made and approved before June 26, 1936, by tribes, bands, or Indian groups that hired lawyers for claims or suits against the United States to remain valid unless a later approved contract replaces them.

Full Legal Text

Title 25, §81b

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Any existing valid contract made and approved prior to June 26, 1936, pursuant to any Act of Congress by any tribe, band, or group of Indians with an attorney or attorneys for the rendition of services in the prosecution of claims against the United States under authority of which suit or suits have been filed, and which contains a limitation of time for the completion of the services to be performed may be continued in full force unless a subsequent contract dealing with the same subject matter has been made and approved.

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Citation

25 U.S.C. § 81b

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Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73